Senate preparing to vote on Russia sanctions next week
Summary
The Senate is preparing to vote next week on a sanctions bill targeting Russia, which now also includes sanctions on Iran at President Donald Trump’s request. The bill has bipartisan support and honors the late Senator Lindsey Graham, who worked on it before his death.Key Facts
- Democrats and Republicans plan to vote soon on a Russia sanctions package in the Senate.
- President Trump asked that Iran be added to the sanctions bill, and this has been included.
- The bill has more than 60 cosponsors from both parties.
- Senators reduced some tariffs in the bill from 500% to 100% and limited the number of countries Trump can sanction.
- Senator Lindsey Graham worked hard on the bill before he passed away on July 11.
- Senate leaders John Thune (Republican) and Chuck Schumer (Democrat) are cooperating on this bill.
- Some Democrats worry the bill gives President Trump too much power to impose tariffs.
- The Senate is also working on avoiding a government shutdown and other legislation like the crypto bill.
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